JUDGE SAYS NO EVIDENCE TOWN IS DISCRIMINATING

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

A federal magistrate Monday refused to issue a temporary injunction against Cicero, saying there is "no evidence" the town had discriminated against the developers of condominiums sold mostly to Hispanics by refusing to grant them documents needed to close on the property.

A lawyer for the condo developers and owners said Monday he would appeal the decision by U.S. Magistrate Arlander Keys within 10 days.

The owners and developers sued the town in May after being denied certificates of compliance, which are needed to conduct real estate closings.

The condominiums did not have enough parking spaces, a town spokesman said.